Articles Mentioning California Wine Country Hotels

9 of the Best Long Weekend Getaways in the U.S

Sure, you might want to take several weeks (or even months) for an amazing trip. We’re right there with you. But for those who are short on vacation time (and/or cash), there’s a lot you can do in 72 hours. Whether you want to wind through a wine region with your significant other, bond with…

Napa Valley and Sonoma Wineries Are Open for Business Following Wildfires

View from the Harvest Inn by Charlie Palmer in St. Helena, Napa Valley/Oyster Napa Valley and Sonoma wineries are open for business, despite some potential tourists believing the area has all but been destroyed. In October 2017, massive wildfires caused significant damage in Northern California, affecting the Sonoma and Napa Valley wine regions, though not…

7 Essential Tips for Your Ultimate Napa Valley Vacation

The Hotel at the Auberge Du Soleil In 1881, Napa Valley was designated as California’s first American Viticulture Area — which is a fancy way of saying that the government defined boundaries and geographic features distinguishable for grape-growing and wine production. Today, Napa Valley (made up of Calistoga, Angwin, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, Yountville, Napa,…

Where to Travel in November, According to Experts

With the holidays on the horizon, most travelers (understandably) hoard their vacation days for December. But savvy jet-setters know the best time to hit the road is just before the holiday hoopla (read: never-ending crowds and spiked prices) kicks in full force. After all, there’s more to take advantage of beyond cheap airfares and hotel…

5 Alternative Ways to Tour Sonoma Wine Country You Won’t Expect

A short drive from San Francisco, Sonoma County produces some of the best wines in the country. Though this quiet Northern California farmscape is often overshadowed by its better-known neighbor, the Napa Valley, Sonoma offers excellent wine touring options — sans crowds or pretense. Best of all, the area offers plenty of alternative ways to…